Ducks side of Pipinghotgatorades trade

So what's your take on it?

I think its a good hockey trade. Gives the ducks a RD and helps the Pens with cap relief. It also gives anaheim some time to let the kids play down in the AHL and grow before they have to make the jump to the NHL.

I think you add in a pick and this deal goes through. Pens have 5 picks this year, 2 of which are in the 7th. Throw in a 5th or 6th and its pretty fair value. Really like taking on those shorter contracts too. Helps the kids work their way in the line up naturally.

We save a considerable amount of money swapping Rico for Bjugstad but I think we get the lesser player. If he bounces back, sure. But I don't want Gudbranson. This was only the second time he cracked 70 games since his rookie year, he provides very little offense and he's pretty slow. I want a RHD that can skate and will stay out of the box, Gudbranson does not fit that bill.

That is my exact thought process. Probably trade Gudbranson the following year at the trade deadline.